How do I know what type of gold, platinum or silver I have?

Although pure gold is 24 carat and many countries use pure gold, (or close to it with 22ct for their jewellery) the Australian market usually prefers the look of gold mixed with alloys.

The Australian industry is highly regulated which means that your jewellery, whether it is gold, silver or platinum, should have a stamp mark indicating the gold content.

 

However, it is no problem if your jewellery is not stamped as we can test it for you and confirm the gold content.

 

As a rough guide;

 

Stamped: What it is

9ct, 9k, 375:  9ct gold

10ct, 10k, 416:  10ct gold

14ct, 14k, 585:  14ct gold

18ct, 18k, 750:  18ct gold

Carat gold quite often will not have a stamp mark.

We can test this jewellery:

21,22,23,24 carat gold

GF, GP, or RG

 

 

Gold-plated

These items have no value

9ct/StgSil, 9k/925 or variations Gold-Sleeve

Commonly see with chains, bracelets and bangles. We do not buy these.

 

950, 950PT, Plat

Silver

 

Platinum

925, StgSil, SSil, Stg, 800 Silver

Most silver jewellery is Sterling Silver

 

Not valuable

 

 

 

We will be able to offer our advice on what your jewellery might be worth as well as if it able to be repaired or remodelled.